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  1. Running Barefoot should be comfortable (on almost any terrain)
  2. Running Barefoot should be easy
  3. Running Barefoot should be FUN!
If any of these are not true for you right now, thenplay with how you are running until it is more comfortable, easy, and joyful.

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Ken Bob’s Regular Runs early 2013 updates

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 May 4th
The Tim Buronesque trees I wanted to show to Gonzalo, had the bridge not been closed for repairs

The Tim Buronesque trees I wanted to show to Gonzalo, had the bridge not been closed for repairs

Summary

Just a few pictures [...] continue reading Ken Bob’s Regular Runs early 2013 updates

May 4th, 2013 | Category: Costa Rica, Gravel, Huntington Beach, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Mud, Norway, Trails | Leave a comment

Barefoot Blisters

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 April 20th
The worst blisters I've had running barefoot! 26.2 miles, Bayshore Marathon, in cold rain, 2003 May 24.

NOT the worst blisters I’ve had in shoes! 18 mile ‘fun run’, 1998 May 10. The blood on the tissue is from the [...] continue reading Barefoot Blisters

April 20th, 2013 | Tags: , , , | Category: 2003 Summer Tour, Asphalt, Blisters, Gravel, Trails | Leave a comment

Boeing 5K Lunchtime Race

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 April 9th
Todd's peace sign behind Ken Bob

Todd’s peace sign behind Ken Bob

Summary

Boeing 5K Races are held on the second Monday of each month (unless raining)

gate 510 [...] continue reading Boeing 5K Lunchtime Race

April 9th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Asphalt, Concrete, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Seal Beach, Todd Byers | Leave a comment

Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day

By Editors, 2013 April 2nd
2009 December 31 Low-Tide Fun Run

The BarefootRunning.com Canopy will be set up at the Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day event

An International Barefoot Running Day event

It will [...] continue reading Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day

April 2nd, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Runners Society, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Beach sand, Huntington Beach, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Sunset Beach | Leave a comment

Chino Hills Trail Run Series

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 March 31st
Up the hill

Up the hill

Story

Flashbacks from 1997 popped into my brain as I ran this 10-mile hilly trail course, same as the Road [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trail Run Series

March 31st, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Chino Hills, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | 2 comments

Chino Hills Trail Run Series 10K, 10M, 15M

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 March 10th
Ken Bob running on Chino Hills Trails

Summary

The 10-mile event to be held on 2013 March 9 Saturday was cancelled by the Park Service due to rain. The event [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trail Run Series 10K, 10M, 15M

March 10th, 2013 | Category: Chino Hills, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Invites, Trails | Leave a comment

Chino Hills Fun Trail Run (2013 February 24)

By Editors, 2013 February 24th
Ken Bob and Don running downhill

mud on Ken Bob’s leg

Summary

10 mile run on hilly trails in Chino Hills, Brea CA

…

Well, at least it started [...] continue reading Chino Hills Fun Trail Run (2013 February 24)

February 24th, 2013 | Category: Chino Hills, Fun Runs, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Mud, Splinters and Thorns, Trails | Leave a comment

Chino Hills Fun Run (2013 February 10)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 February 10th
Ken Bob's foot in the mud (and a gourd)

Ken Bob’s foot in the mud (and a gourd)

Summary

Barely Barefoot Don, and Barefoot Ken Bob, 10 miles on trails mostly climbing [...] continue reading Chino Hills Fun Run (2013 February 10)

February 10th, 2013 | Category: Chino Hills, Fun Runs, Ken Bob Saxton, Trails | Leave a comment

Chino Hills Trails Fun Run (2013 February 10 and 24)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 January 25th
We met another group of folks who said they had just been out on the trails for 2 hours

The long and windy trail

Early (8am) this Sunday Feb 24!

Changing the start time this Sunday to 8AM, since the [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trails Fun Run (2013 February 10 and 24)

January 25th, 2013 | Category: Chino Hills, Fun Run Invites, Fun Runs, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton | One comment

Regular Fun Runs, Saturday 2013 January 19

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 January 19th
Ken Bob

Summary

Ran through Bolsa Chica Wildlife Preserve. Nice day, about 60F, sunny, took a few photos

Map

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January 19th, 2013 | Category: Huntington Beach, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Trails | Leave a comment
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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Barefoot Running Clinic
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 26 - 12:00 am
    Location: TBD
    Description: Yes, that's right! We're sneaking in a barefoot running clinic on our "barefoot walking tour" on request by our friends at the local air force base!
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  • Bolder Boulder 10K
    Starts: 6:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 27 - 9:00 am
    Location: Boulder, CO
    Description: All this talk about barefoot running this weekend, we'll be itching to get running with a pack of barefoot runners in this year's Bolder Boulder!

    We'll meet up in the bleachers at CU's stadium afterwards.

    More details soon!
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  • SANTA FE, NM - REI
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 May 29 - 7:30 pm
    Location: REI Santa Fe
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot!
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  • ALBUQUERQUE, NM - REI
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 May 30 - 7:30 pm
    Location: REI Albuquerque
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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  • Re: To much too soon 2013 May 22 Wednesday
    Also a GREAT idea to relearn HOW to run (which makes the rest of it much easier: http://how.barefootrunning.com/ Have fun, -Barefoot Ken Bob […]
  • Re: To much too soon 2013 May 22 Wednesday
    8 miles in 4 weeks? I think it took me close to two years to work up to doing 8 miles barefoot. It isn't just a matter of toughening the skin, you have to give […]
  • To much too soon 2013 May 21 Tuesday
    Yep, that's what I did. I was so excited to start running barefoot. It's the greatest feeling. I decided to start running barefoot after reading information […]

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